There are 7 ways to get from Ao Nang to Penang by bus, car ferry, ferry, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, car ferry
best- Take the bus from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Trang Town Transferbus
- Take the bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 54mRM 268–269Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Krabi Town Transfer to George Town Komtar Penangbus Krabi Town Transfer - George Town Komtar Penang / ...
11h 30mRM 140–170Ferry
- Take the ferry from Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay to Koh Lipeferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier to George Town Hotel Transferferry Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier - George Town Hotel Transfer / ...
18hRM 414–781Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Ao Nang to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 16mRM 253–366Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Phuket Airportferry
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
6h 30mRM 317–755Drive 472.4 km
- Drive from Ao Nang to George Towncar 472.4 km
7h 9mRM 261–377Fly from Krabi Airport
- Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KBV - PEN
7h 4mRM 436–871
Ao Nang to Penang by bus, foot, and car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ao Nang to Penang is to bus which costs RM 140 - RM 170 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ao Nang to Penang is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs RM 310 - RM 800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Krabi Town Transfer and arriving at George Town Komtar Penang. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Ao Nang to Penang. However, there are services departing from Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay and arriving at George Town Hotel Transfer via Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Ao Nang and Penang is 464 km. The road distance is 472.4 km.
Book your Ao Nang to Penang ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Ao Nang to Penang without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 8h 54m and costs RM 268 - RM 270.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Ao Nang to Penang, including transfers.
Ao Nang to Penang bus services, operated by Kanab Naam Tour, depart from Krabi Town Transfer station.
The best way to get from Ao Nang to Penang is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs RM 140 - RM 170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 430 - RM 900 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Ao Nang, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
You can take a ferry from Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay to George Town Hotel Transfer via Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier in around 18h. Alternatively, Kanab Naam Tour operates a bus from Krabi Town Transfer to George Town Komtar Penang twice daily. Tickets cost RM 153 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–1,300
Flights from Krabi Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 410–1,100
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 490–900
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 210–550
Flights from Krabi Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 420–850
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 340–450
Flights from Krabi Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 410–1,100
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–1,300
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 420–850
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Penang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,400
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- [email protected]
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
Bus from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Trang Town Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 88
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
- Website
- kbi.dlt.go.th
Bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 180
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +66 2 268 1068
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kanab Naam Tour
Bus from Krabi Town Transfer to George Town Komtar Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 153
- Schedules at
- Kanab Naam Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 294 1094
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boone Travel
Bus from Krabi Town Transfer to George Town Komtar Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 165
- Schedules at
- Boone Travel
- Phone
- (Service Counter) / +66 81 891 7991
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Krabi Town Transfer to George Town Komtar Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 145
- Book at
- Nopphayar Trans and Tour
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- [email protected]
- Website
- Smart En Plus
Ferry from Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 190–500
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Smart En Plus
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier to George Town Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 227
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 208 1008
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
Ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier to George Town Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 275
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- [email protected]
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
Ferry from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Phuket Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 85–200
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
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Booking & Getting There
Ao Nang to Penang bus services, operated by Kanab Naam Tour, arrive at George Town Komtar Penang station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Ao Nang. It is currently 6:01 AM in Ao Nang and 7:01 AM in Penang.
Yes, the driving distance between Ao Nang to Penang is 472 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Ao Nang to Penang.
Book your Ao Nang to Penang bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 2391+ hotels available in Penang.

